Question

40% of what distance is 6.4 miles

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The % equation is p=%w

6.4 is the part

40 is the percent

the whole is x

6.4=.4x

Isolate x to get x=16

sorry if im wrong i havent done this since last month

Answer 2

Answer:

16 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Make an expression

40% of what distance is 6.4 miles

x * (0.4) = 6.4

0.4x = 6.4

Step 2:  Divide both sides by 0.4

0.4x / 0.4 = 6.4 / 0.4

x = 16

Answer:  16 miles